NEWS & STORIES

Our hospice program was honored with the Hospice Quality Excellence Award from Homecare Homebase, as part of their Client Success Awards. The award is given to a hospice provider who demonstrates commitment to quality of care through their assessment process.

For families and loved ones, conversations surrounding hospice care are never easy. Our list of hospice diagnoses includes the most common diseases and conditions associated with hospice care admission.

Knute Nelson | Walker Methodist embraces a holistic continuum of care model. Our goal is to bring peace of mind to older adults and their families by offering tailored support for each stage of life.

Tim Malmgren was given just months to live by his doctor. In the days that followed, his wife Joyce gathered their family to discuss options. Knute Nelson Hospice was the clear choice.

The team at Knute Nelson is committed to spreading awareness about hospice care for Congestive Heart Failure (CHF). Today, over six million people are living with CHF in the United States alone.

It is important to recognize changes in the health status of your aging family members. This blog will walk through common health problems to watch for, and when it is appropriate to get help.

Through our hospice life-enriching services, we go beyond traditional expectations. Through the lens of Linda Carey, we hope to shine a light on the compassionate services that set us apart.

As her father’s health declined, Kathleen Schwantz-Dahl turned to Knute Nelson Hospice to provide peace and comfort in his final days. Read why she is grateful for the care her family received.

If you have a loved one in need of end-of-life hospice care, the choice of who to turn to can feel daunting. When looking into options, it’s important to look for a provider that fits your family’s needs and values.

It is important to us that our nation’s heroes get the care and recognition they deserve, while being treated with dignity and respect. That’s why Knute Nelson Hospice is committed to providing specialty Veteran care.

This award from Homecare Homebase is given to a provider within their customer-base who demonstrates their commitment to exceptional quality of care through their assessment process.

Navigating the end of life can be difficult, and when hospice care becomes a real consideration for you or a loved one, uncertainty oftentimes follows suit. In some situations, family members may even find themselves in a race against the clock to make a sound decision, unsure of where to turn.

In the Alexandria lakes area community, Fred Bursch’s name was synonymous with two things – travel and philanthropy. Fred was the person who was known for giving so generously to everyone else. In his time of need, Fred and Terri turned to Knute Nelson Hospice to bring peace, care, and comfort to his final days.

At Knute Nelson Hospice, we believe that an essential stage of the hospice care experience begins immediately at admission and continues after the patient passes. While providing care and support for patients is critical, family support throughout the process is just as important. Learn more about Knute Nelson Hospice bereavement services.

Chronic pain and disease are difficult for anyone experiencing the condition firsthand. But it can also be hard for family and friends. While each individual person and situation is different, and what helps or is acceptable to one person may not be to another, here are a few tips that may help you better support a loved one dealing with chronic pain or a serious illness.